Tobaccos Dan Tobacco - Devil's Holiday

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	JimInks (3022)	2014-07-19		Strong	Very Strong	Extra Full	Strong

The first thing that hits you is the fruity sweet toppings, and the aroma out of the tin is strong and intoxicating. Various berries, cherry, vanilla, spice, sugar, butter, honey, caramel, and Lord only knows what other flavors are in here. Once in a while, I got a little grassiness from the Virginia, but not often. I don't notice the black cavendish, so I assume it provides smoothing sugary sweetness. Has a medium nic-hit. The strength and taste levels are very deep and potent. Won't bite or get harsh. It burns clean at a moderate pace and fairly cool with a very consistent, incredibly sweet, mostly smooth, creamy flavor. Leaves some moisture in the bowl, and requires a few relights as it tends to burn wet. Has a long lingering after taste and strong room note. It will quickly ghost a briar, and will do the same to a meer in short order. Not an all day smoke. A very polarizing blend depending on which side of the fence you’re smoking.

-JimInks

40 people found this review helpful.

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	Pipestud (1829)	2007-10-25		Mild	Medium	Mild	Very Pleasant

A previous reviewer claims this is a "shallow tobacco for shallow people."..... Okay, call me Pipeshallowstud then because I liked this blend.

Another member here offered a more legitimate review and really nailed it when he said this was similar to G&H Firedance Flake. While Firedance Flake has more strength, this offering has more flavoring. Devil's Holiday reeks of quality leaf and a natural, fruit taste which certainly makes its presence known. It was moist right out of the tin, but after spreading some out on a paper towel and letting it sit for a couple of hours, I found it dried more quickly than I had anticipated. I do think this helped a great deal as more of a tobacco taste was noted. My first bowl was straight from the freshly opened tin and I was overwhelmed by the topping.

If you enjoy cased blends made with really quality leaf, then Devil's Holiday may take you for a ride to Heaven.

24 people found this review helpful.

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	albfneto (184)	2013-11-29		Mild	Extra Strong	Extra Full	Very Pleasant

This is a "top cased" Aromatic. I propose it as a Benchmark in Aromatic Tobaccos, together with Larsen's Signature.
Is an worderful mixture,one of my favorites.
Strong flavour and taste. Notes of Fruits, Flowers, Caramel, Butter, Sugar. Seems an popourri or tutti-frutti...
I advertise that for enjoy this blend, is necessary that you like aromatics so much...
Simply, the most flavoured betwen all the Aromatics.
One of my Favorites, Fully Reccomended. 4 Stars.

Pipe Used: 2, Stanwell and Savinelli

Age When Smoked: recently purchased

Purchased From: Tabacaria Virtual,Porto Alegre,RS, Brazil, tabacariavirtual.com

21 people found this review helpful.

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	meerkat (64)	2012-08-08		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

A dark mixture with a few yellow bits which adds visual interest.

Smells and tastes like blackcurrant cordial to me. Which is a good thing. When I go to a tobacco with a strongly sweet aroma I want it to have a strongly sweet flavour too. Along with Cornell and Diehl's Autumn Evening this is one of the few aromatics I have found were the flavour not only matches the smell but is also delicious. Nor does it require you to smoke it at a snail's pace to avoid a scorched tongue and a spoiled flavour.

Good stuff.

14 people found this review helpful.

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	strongirish (249)	2011-09-08		Mild	Medium to Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

This is a very unusual blend. If one does not like aromatics then this is for sure not for you and you might as well move on. Because this blend is for sure an aromatic to the highest degree. At first, I was given a bowl to try and well, was a little put off by it, too aromatic. A few months later, I was gieven a full tin of this in a trade and thought, well, I will give it a test to review and give the rest away. But the more I smoked it, the more I need to try another bowl and now I have almost emptied the tin. Now I must say, I like all tobacco types so I am totally unbiased when it comes to reviewing tobaccos. The most striking feature I have noticed with this blend is that even though it is a very strong aromatic in flavor, forest berries in fact, it has none of the gunkiness of a lot of aromatics. I have smoked every bowl down to the bottom of the bowl to a dry grey ash with little if any dottle. Can't say that about to many aros. Next, it does not getstronger or bitter as you smoke it down. So it is quite the aro.

It smells very Koolaide like in the tin and is a pretty mix of flake tobaccos running from black to golden in color. It does not need to be dried out as it is not wet or goopy and is very easy to pack and light. The room note is incredible. In fact I have drawn several bees to me while smoking it. It takes a little time to get used to the forest berry flavor, but it actually grows on you. I could not make this an all day smoke as it is too over the top and I like to taste the tobacco, but it is a pleasant now and then smoke. All in all, I do recommend that those who smoke aros to give it a try, it is different, tastes like it smells and it will not turn your pipe soggy.

11 people found this review helpful.

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	TXBulldog (74)	2015-11-28		Mild	Extra Strong	Extra Full	Pleasant

The tin note was overwhelmingly fruity. So much so, you knew this blend is absolutely saturated. Sometimes the strong tin note doesn't transcribe into the smoke - well this one did. It was just simply too much, with too much casing. I could not discern the nuances within this one, it was simply in your face, take as much topping as you can handle. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy a good aromatic, but this is one that is over the top in trying too hard. It lacks tobacco nuance and the overpowering flavoring gets old real quick. If you can discern any individual flavors other than "berry", you have been gifted with some outstanding taste buds!

Pipe Used: bjarne, rossi, la strada, red point

Age When Smoked: 0-3 months

Purchased From: P&C

8 people found this review helpful.

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	russ (27)	2010-11-06		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Very Pleasant

I as some have noted here kind of liked the tin appearance--so I said--what the heck--go ahead, and give it a whirl. I had read the reviews here, and was VERY skeptical about even trying this blend. Well I must say my tin when I opened it was very good as far as moisture, and it required no drying out before I put it in a pipe. Also when I put my nose to the open tin I really liked the smell. When I lit my pipe up I was actually surprised that in fact the taste was actually pretty darn close to the smell of the tobacco when I put my nose to it. The berry taste in my tin was not very over powering, and as I got to mid bowl it got better, and a little weaker. It also finished off nice to the bottom of the bowl, and did not leave my pipe bowl all nasty with goo that some aromatics are noted for. I know there are some really mixed reviews here on this blend, but if you are into aromatics, and I am one that is usually not, but love to try ANY pipe tobacco just to see what its all about---as was already stated it is worth a try. For the most part it isn't all that bad at all. For those that like the Dan Tobacco "Malonga" you may also like this. I have tried quite a few of the Dan Tobacco blends, and they are pretty decent. I would actually say that I would consider another tin down the road when I am in the mood for an aromatic--by far not the worst tobacco I have ever smoked.

Just an update--I recently once again tried this again. I guess my tastes have changed, but WOW--a very cloying, and heavy berry flavor that totally dominates this one. I previously found it ok, but holy cow--if you like a heavy aromatic this is for you. I only enjoy aromatics once in a while, and this one is just too much berry for me as it totally smothers any real tobacco flavor for me. It also ghosts the living God out of a Briar pipe. I MUST state--it's a high quality product, but I would only recommend it to those who like a heavier aromatic tobacco blend. If you like berry--this is berry at it's best. If you are on the fence with aromatics you may want a little less aromatic flavoring. This one is a power house berry aromatic. It is cloying, moist, and I found it needs smoked very slow so as not to ruin, and over heat the tobacco rendering the flavors into steam, and unenjoyable.

8 people found this review helpful.

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	ven (16)	2017-08-24		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

I'm definitely one of those lovers of this unique aromatic tobacco. I always have trouble finding aromatics that are classy and quality. I just like having a couple on hand for when the mood strikes, so I am very particular about what I invest in. Devil's Holiday is pitch (fork) perfect for my palette, and it is unlike any other I have tried. Yes, berry; yes, premium tobacco...but what you don't hear is how sinfully decadent it makes your pipe smell and taste. It's like how those chocolate dipped cherries smell. Just fantastic. I definitely recommend picking a dedicated pipe for this one, as it may ghost - but that is one marvelously wicked ghost. I love what my dedicated pipe smells like, and my pipe bag, too. Absolutely a huge advocate of Devil's Holiday. Truly one of a kind, and a sure bet for someone who is looking for just one or two aros to have on hand. Great tobacco. A+

Pipe Used: Orlik

Age When Smoked: Fresh; aged 2 years

Purchased From: Smokingpipes

Similar Blends: Chocolate covered cherries.

6 people found this review helpful.

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	Rickster (1)	2018-10-23		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

This is a great aromatic blend that I occasionally smoke alone or add to a less expensive blend to add a bit of taste. I tends to ghost a pipe if smoked straight often, but that's no problem, as I have many pipes, and am not a purist. I think of it as a sweet treat or dessert blend, although I am a Latakia and Perique fiend. I will avoid smoking it in the pipes I use for my Latakia and English blends. I highly recommend it as an alternative to strongly cased cherry or other fruit -infused aromatic blends. It's been berry, berry good to me.

Pipe Used: Lorenzo Freehand, my own freehand briar.

Age When Smoked: Fresh out of tin and a few weeks old

Purchased From: Skonas ir Kvapas, Klaipeda, Lithuania

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Mephisto (32)	2014-06-24		Mild	Strong	Medium	Pleasant

Having tried Blue Note, it is a wonder that I had yet to come across this blend. Based on the previous reviews, I was surprised that the tin aroma was not as strong as I expected. Just as with Blue Note, the leaf is of high quality. This is however a much darker more dried fruit smelling kind of leaf. The mixed corse and ribbon cut strands are surprisingly dry to the touch but noticeably coated with some substance (top casing I would guess). Fruits and berries (mostly raspberries), some dried fruits/figs, and the slightest hint of whatever gives Blue Note its candy like aroma. Overall a high quality tobacco with an easy burning leaf, moderately cool for this aromatic of a blend, and a room note that is pleasant to the majority of bystanders. A good blend for the Virginia lover that needs a public friendly option (but still heavily aromatic of course). On par with Blue Note in quality. Maybe a bit preferred due to the cut, leaf, and smoking properties.

Pipe Used: Hardcastel: Sandblast ; Joao Reis: Canadian

Age When Smoked: Recently Opened Tin (24 to 48 hours)

Purchased From: SmokingPipes.com

5 people found this review helpful.

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	HabaneroHardy (395)	2020-08-04		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

I was reading some reviews the other day and read about this one and noticed that the poor pipe smoker was having a hard time getting this stuff. Seems like every pipe club meeting I would walk past a jar of this offered in bulk but just never got around to trying it. So, on my next visit I went to the bulk jar selection and low and behold it was gone. I asked what happened and was told that someone came in and bought the whole bag that they had for filling the jar. So much for leaving some for other customers, I fumed inside my brain. A fellow member of the club brought in his tin the following week and I have to admit this is great stuff. The tin note knocks you out with the scent of berries or like a berry wine. Smokes sweet and pleasant but not too sweet which I prefer sometimes in smoking an aromatic. The next time the jar is back out on the shelf I am going to buy a couple of ounces. Another elusive weed that I was able to try. Thanks again, pipe club member.

Pipe Used: Dedicated Aro Briar

4 people found this review helpful.

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	22yrsonthepipe (22)	2013-06-02		Medium	Extremely Mild	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Tolerable

I bought this based on the reviews that claimed this tobacco to be 'heavily cased'. I thought I was going to get a berry tobacco in which I could taste some berry.

What I ended up with was a shadow of a memory of a hint of a whisper of berry. I can hardly taste berry (or tobacco for that matter) at all. There is not even a room note of berry. The predominant flavor in this tobacco is WAX PAPER.

I guess Dan has joined the long list of other tobacco companies in pandering to the people who want their aromatics to taste like squadron leader (i.e. hot air - no taste at all - not even tobacco).

Dan, please put the flavor back in and stop using wax paper in your tins.

This is what seems to be a disturbing trend. If you dont want to taste berry/apple/vanilla/cherry/orange then dont buy berry/apple/vanilla/cherry/orange tobacco DUH!

If you only buy aromatics to draw attention to yourself then complain that you can taste berry/apple/vanilla/cherry/orange, well - grow up and stop ruining it for everyone else, and tobacco companies, stop listening to them.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2012-07-17		Medium	Medium	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I was blown away when I tried this.Not as sweet as it smells in the tin (disagreeing with other reviews)Somewhat complex VERY enjoyable smoke. Pairs very well with coffee. I could smoke this stuff all day. I will be buying this in bulk to make sure I don't run out!For me the tobacco flaver comes through to mellow out the sweetness which puts this over the top in my book.Sip slowly and enjoy to avoid a bite and bitter finish. Another 4 stars in my book.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2012-06-28		Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

Desert tobacco? nice note, little bite, a little overpowering fruity taste, some nic- kick....overall ok. Colors meerschaum slowly but with a seamless gradiant.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Room Note Professor (44)	2010-07-20		Mild	Strong	Medium	Pleasant

I enjoy good aromatic tobaccos but couldn't handle this one. Too sweet and extremely cloying. Too much berries and not enough tobacco. I turn slightly green just thinking about the overbearing sugary berry aroma. If you want a classy berry/cherry tobacco, try Karl Erik Private Blend No. 16.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Sir Walter Smiley (24)	2010-05-24		Mild	Strong	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I have had this on my tobacco counter at home for five years. I like the tin art on this. As for the tobacco, terrible. If you blend this into another tobacco you will ruin it also. It smells so good in the tin, as for alot of aromatics. And again, as in most aromatics, the smell does not translate into flavor. To be fair, I am not an aromatic smoker. I like the flavor of tobacco and I love nicotine. That is why I smoke pipes and cigars.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	nyed001 (2)	2010-03-27		Mild	Medium	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

When I opened the tin all you could smell were the berries.Something came up and I didn't have a chance to light this one up for about a week.It didn't seem to completely dry out when I reopened the tin. It packed and lit easily but needed just one re-light in a Pete's 2nd billiard.It wasn't too sweet for an aromatic and to my surprise it didn't burn hot at all.The first tin didn't last very long and occasionally I like to smoke this one right after the dinner dishes are done.The berry smell reminded everyone in the house of the potpourri my wife likes to put out in trays. I've picked up 10 more tins and have added them to my small collection. I would highly recommend this blend to any aromatic smoker or anyone else looking for a change.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-03-16		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Devils Holiday, another winner from Dan Tobacco of Germany. I see what they mean when they say Devilishly Delicious, because it is. It also has a nice little kick to it that i absolutly love in a blend. This one is chock full of wild berries that gives off an irresistable flavour that is both zesty and tangy. Dedicate one of your favorite briars to this blend because it is a very lingering kinda smoke. Very little tonguebite from DH, just light it, tamp it a bit to settle, relight and enjoy. The roomnote had my motherinlaw beleiving my wife was baking a cherryberry pie upon entering the kitchen where i sat puffing away at this very exotic blend. Though it is a delicious smoke to be sure, i can get burnedout quick if i had to smoke it all day, that is why i rank this one three stars. It isn't even a part of my regular rotation, but i will come back to it from time to time.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Rustedrailsmokes (293)	2020-12-15		Mild to Medium	Medium	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

This is one of my favorite tobaccos for the warmer months of the year. I bought it after trying some at a fellow smoker's house. I also loved the name.

It comes across as berry mostly to me, the flavor lasts through the bowl and the tobaccos are obviously high quality backing it up and can be tasted through the flavoring.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Tokjanggut75 (1)	2020-05-19		Very Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild	Very Pleasant

First try it already fallen in love with the taste,really admire the aroma.but 3rd puchase already out off stock.right now try to out source from smoking.com also out of stock.really sad.if any other source can introduce please let me know or equivalent taste.really appriciate the pipe community.

Pipe Used: Tsuge,briar pipe,dunhill

Age When Smoked: 35

Purchased From: Malaysia,smoking.com

3 people found this review helpful.

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	canvas (337)	2019-11-04		Mild to Medium	Very Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

E'gads, I've found the devil's sweet pantry! Opening the tin (which was cute and compact), let out a vapor of what initially smelled like cherry steroids, but quickly registered as the advertised blackberry or raspberry. Before packing the first bowl, I knew I was on high ghost alert (so get a pipe you don't care about).

For as intensely fruity and sweet as the product is, it never felt cheap or sprayed with chemicals. The only thing coarse about this cut however; were the occasional sticks intertwined with small schnitzel bits. I was not in love with the cut.

Good moisture level allowing for immediate use, though some spittle did develop. Once lit, the flavors came through into the smoke (in spades), there was even a bit of nicotine to take things to a notch above mild. Another minor quibble was the speed at which it burned. I was at the bottom in record time.

This will appeal to any cherry Aromatic fan, or people who would rather eat dessert for diner (only the bravest will smoke it in succession).

Purchased From: pipesandcigars.com

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Cespu (6)	2019-01-07		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

I like this pipe tobacco ,very sweet with a medium body. at the first time tin opened tobacco is damp and too much fragrant , but after some time when the tobacco is more dry, the smoke is wonderful. i as relaxin tobacco . I smoke this after a dinner or after another smoke (ambasciator italico or originale) less sweet. Prosit

Pipe Used: amorelli, stanwell, alberto pavan pipe

Age When Smoked: 48

Purchased From: tabaccheria Brescia

Similar Blends: cellini forte.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Briar Piper (89)	2018-12-01		Mild to Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

I tried this because when I first started smoking aromatics, I liked blue note a lot. The local tinderbox had a lot of Dan tobacco products also. Arguably the best berry blend around, but then again maybe not, as yhis does not have any vanilla. It has a strong raspberry topping which you can actually taste and smell equally. I have smoked this both in tins and bulk. This will ghost a briar bad, so be careful what you smoke it in. This can bite if smoked too fast, and can also get sour if not smoked in a dry pipe. Smokes best in a meerschaum pipe or well broken in cob. This blend can burn hot if not allowed to dry for a half an hour prior to smoking also.

Pipe Used: Cobs and meers.

Purchased From: Tinderbox mostly.

Similar Blends: Newminister's blackberry brandy.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	brainexhaust (7)	2017-11-03		Mild	Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

As noted by others, this tobacco is not for those who don't enjoy aromatics. Since I gravitate toward fruity aromatics, this one is right in my wheelhouse (although I hate that word).

I think I am addicted to this blend. Picked up a tin at my local B&M and it was love at first light. I would agree with those who noted a bitterness on the finish, but it is pleasant. Not unlike a good IPA. I am on my second 500 gram bag over the past 3 months. Yes, it's that good.

A warning though. It will fatigue your taste buds.

Pipe Used: Best in a meershaum

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Internet Tobacconist

Similar Blends: Utterly unique..

3 people found this review helpful.

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	steppx (186)	2017-07-28		Mild	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

if you like over the top goopy aromatics, this is for you. For everyone else I'd say there are twenty better options. Dan Tobacco makes some great non aromatics, but their aromatics tend toward the very sweet and goopy.

Purchased From: 4noggins

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Autumn joy (47)	2015-02-19		Mild	Mild to Medium	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Dan tobacco devils holiday is truly a hodgepodge of flavors and smells. The tin note was just of a mixed fruit flavor with a caramel topping. This blend is very unique and I would say a must for aromatic smokers. The tobacco is easy to pack and keep lit which is always a plus for pipe smokers. The taste is just of a mixed berry medley and it is delicious. The flavoring isn't overwhelming there is still a tobacco taste to this, but it actually reminded me of smoking sheesha. Overall a true treat for any pipe smoker who wants a break from their English's, Virginias, vapers, kentuckys, Balkans and burleys. So enjoy everyone this one is a good one a day type of smoke I just can't see smoking this all day though. Also will ghost a pipe you have been warned.

Pipe Used: Royal Danish 986

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Firdaus (1)	2014-12-05		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Extra Full	Very Pleasant

The first time i smoke,i try to find which one is the best aromatic tobacco. Then i try this and i feel lot of love with it. This is the best aromatic tobacco i have smoke. Sweet smoke.

Pipe Used: Butz Choquin

Age When Smoked: 29

Purchased From: Kamelah Tobacco House Malaysia

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2012-04-17		Mild to Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Great if your looking for something sweet. No one in the room will mind a bowl or two. Good out of tin or let stand a bit in the air. Try some and see. Makes yard work pleasant

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-05-04		Extremely Strong	Very Mild	Overwhelming	Pleasant

Based on the reviews here and my love or aromatics among others, I was really excited about this blend. The tin looks very cool, the smell of the tobacco out of the tin is amongst the best I have smelled. I love berry blends......that is where the positives stop. This tobacco is very harsh on your throat. I have never smoked a tobacco like this. It is like inhaling campfire smoke. For something containing black Cavendish I was very surprised of this. I smoke many a heavy English blend and nothing like this. There is a faint taste of berries, but it is even sub par amongst other aromatics. It was a little wet at first, but even after a thorough drying it did not help very much. Maybe I got a bad batch or this is way overrated.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-01-11		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

This is one of the first tobaccos I tried as a pipe smoker. I liked it then and I still like it. I've been through about 4 tins and they have all been great. The tobacco is dark and a little moist out of the tin. It smells great if you like berries. It is easy to light and after one charring light it stays lit. The taste is sweet, you can easily taste the Virginia in the mix. The berry topping is strong but not overpowering. No problem smoking down to the very bottom of the bowl. I would recommend this as an after dinner smoke as it is very sweet.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Thorre (27)	2009-12-04		Mild	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

The art work on the tin is pretty cool. This is a fun blend. Much like Solani X Mystery and Treasures of Ireland, Devil's Holiday has very natural tasting berry flavors. I really like these blends that burst with flavor, without being too heavily cased. None of the standard goop in many Aros. The flavor leveled off halfway through the bowl and then I could taste some quality black Cavendish. The tin aroma may turn some people off, but taste of real tobacco may turn some on. As always, it is a matter of personal taste. For a change from the norm. Devil's Holiday is winner for me.

Similar Blends: Solani Mystery x.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-10-22		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

The 1 year aged tin that I just opened, had a wondeful aroma of wild berries.(Warning you must be an aromatic fan to enjoy this tobacco).This tobacco has a great berries aroma to it from start to finish,packed well,lites well,burns well,smoked great.I happen to like berries which makes this tobacco enjoyable.Another fine smoking Dan Tobacco.The best berry tobacco I've smoked.Non smokers and the Ladies are drawn to the berry aroma.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-02-23		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

First, a brief explanation of how I ended up smoking Devil's Holiday.

Beside Devil's Holiday I have ever smoked but one other aromatic blend in very limited quantity (some Vanilla Mac Baren pouch I purchased in Austria on my second day as a smoker). I purchased my single tin of Devil's Holiday after deciding that I wanted to try an aromatic blend of quality and popularity. I did my research, and it seemed to me that Devil's holiday could be what I was looking for. It came highly recommended, and I said to myself "If aromatics are so popular with my fellow smokers, there should be something to them!"

This conclusion was severely premature. I found Devil's Holiday to be a supreme disappointment.

The first bowl tasted like candy and cigarettes... The second bowl tasted like candy and cigarettes... I did not smoke a third.

I do not recommend this blend. I suppose I just like my tobacco to taste like... tobacco... This does not mean to say that Aromatics are inherently inferior, or that all of them are bad. After all, I have only ever smoked two aromatics, and if 'whereof we cannot speak, thereof we must be silent,' then I will end my review here.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-04-29		Mild	Medium to Strong	Full	Pleasant

If you like the taste of berries, you will like this tobacco! The flavor is very authentic blackberry, not artificial. I like this even better than Samuel Gawith Firedance Flake. This is high quality tobacco with right amount of moisture. It burns to white ash with almost no dottle left at the end. Not much kick in the nicotine department. Fills the room with the aroma of forest berries....very nice! It is monochromatic in flavor, but it holds the flavor throughout the smoke. The tin is pretty cool too! I give it 4-star rating, because I like the berry flavor.

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	Henry Davis (5)	2022-10-23		Medium	Extra Strong	Overwhelming	Overwhelming

If you like Black Cavendish, you will love this one! The reason this one is NOT one of my favourites is that will haunt the living daylights out of just about anything it comes in close-contact with. Ghosting isn't a strong enough word (IMNSHO). You want to ruin an expensive pipe just go ahead, but don't you dare touch one of my pipes! You will note that I "somewhat" recommend this baccy i.e. I can understand that some pipe-smokers like BC, but again some smokers like cigarettes! (...shrug)

Pipe Used: Anything which will end up in the trash

Age When Smoked: 65 when I first tripped over a tin

Purchased From: Someone gave me a tin (we haven't spoken since)

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Jason h. (51)	2015-04-22		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Full	Very Pleasant

Smells great in the tin, and in the pipe. As for the taste, not bad, but not great either. This gave me some pretty good tongue bite. Will I try it again? Definitely, but it wont be any go to tobacco for me. Something for the days when you want to please others while enjoying the pipe. Thats pretty much it. I wanted to give this a glowing review after all the positive comments I have read, but that just didnt happen.........sorry y'all.

Pipe Used: Savinelli Estar

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Pipes and Cigars

2 people found this review helpful.

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	DrumsAndBeer (217)	2015-04-20		Mild	Medium	Mild	Very Pleasant

Devil's Holiday has always tasted best to me on a clean palate, smoked in a solitary moment without having had any other tobacco before it. It's best enjoyed in a pipe made from a more neutral tasting material. I have had most favorable results rendering its delicate flavor using a well seasoned cob, which is perfect because I never smoke blends like this in my briars, ever.

A semi-sweet, thin black cavendish flavor with a high note of berry, accompanied by a subtle tanginess is mostly what I taste here. The room note is truly delightful. It burns fairly well, although it does generate some heat, so it needs to be smoked slow. The smoke is smooth and fragrant with no bite and very few off-flavors. The bottom portion of the bowl gets bitter and I typically end my smoke at that point regardless of what's left.

Overall, this is a mixture that the ardent aromatic smoker will likely enjoy. Those looking for much in the way of actual tobacco flavor will more than likely be disappointed.

Pipe Used: Cob

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-08-05		Strong	Strong	Medium to Full	Overwhelming

I bought a couple ounces locally in a Zip-Lock bag.

If you have children, you may want to spread this with peanut butter on their sandwiches in place of raspberry jam. Smoking it wasn't particularly unpleasant, and seemed to get more tolerable after I became accustomed to it. The smoke aroma was a bit annoying. But the pervasive, cloying aroma from the unsmoked tobacco escapes through the plastic bag, wafts through half the house, and stings my nose. I usually enjoy smelling of pipe tobacco, but with Devil's Holiday, I just want to take a shower and wash it off before I go out in public.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-03-31		Medium	Strong	Mild	Tolerable to Strong

Wow, I had such good luck with DAN tobaccos I bought 3 tins of this. That was a mistake. When I opened the tin, I found a dark tobacco leaf that was moist and smelled like berries. Not bad for car fabric, infact I think hanging an open tin above your rear view would be the best use for this. Very hard to keep lit, and smoked VERY wet. It bit with every puff, and the nasty flavor stays in your mouth. I hate to knock a tobacco blend, so I have had a total of 3 bowls. Let me say that all where the same. I ended up dumping the tobacco out and keeping the cool tin. Very glad I smoked this out of a corncob.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-02-23		Mild	Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

As aromatics go, this one is way over the top. This stuff isn't so much produced with the pipe smoker in mind as it is for those in the vicinity of the pipe smoker. Sure, it provides a room note not unlike potpourri but it offers only goop, steam and tongue bite to the smoker. It is absolutely wretched.

I threw it in the trash after just one bowl.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Than (17)	2008-12-03		Mild to Medium	Strong	Mild	Pleasant

This is an exceedingly sweet berry flavored cavendish blend. The flavouring is very strong, but you can catch the taste of the tobacco in the background. It would not bite me, and I was all but daring it to. The one downside I have found with this blend is that it leaves a ghost that Pac-Man would be afraid of (Glad I tried it in a Grabow). If you are looking for a fruity aromatic that is actually of good quality give it a try.

Edit: what was I thinking? It has been years and I still can not exorcise the ghost of this blend. No. Just no.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Glorfindel (86)	2008-05-21		Mild	Very Strong	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Very Pleasant

I noticed the composite score for this one is 2 stars. That is right on the money in my opinion. I will smoke up what I have and doubt I will buy more, unless....... it grows on me which has happened before so I won't write this blend off out of hand.

Tin Aroma: Wonderful berry essence, aromatic fans will love it. Aroma burns off quite a bit by 1/2 bowl. Dry smell, if that is possible.

Taste: Very mild but surprisingly, a bit harsh and dry in flavor. Tastes like Cavendish that has been desiccated somehow. Once in a puff I get a slight bitterness, very odd and not to my liking. Dry.

The mix is visually appealing with mostly black cav. with a few blond VA strands mixed in. Dry.

The smoke is without the creamy roundness present in many other cavendish mixtures I have enjoyed. A little vanilla would have made this one a knock out. As it is, the berry essence is a little "Thin Tasting" and "Hollow" for me. Dry.

Did I mention it has a dry taste? ;)

I am going to mix this with a little McClelland Vanilla Black Cavendish and see what happens, I may mix them and press it for a few weeks with a little white rum to marry the flavors.

I think that will be either a stunning success or a disastrous failure, no in between.

We'll see :)

2 stars ()-()

Good Draw to You, Cheers,

Glorfindel

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-12-06		Very Mild	Very Strong	Medium	Pleasant

This tobacco sounded so good when it was described to me. But to be honest it is just a very strong berry flavored aromatic. The worst part of it is that my wife keeps asking when I will be smoking it again. The room note is that good. I hate to brake it to her, it will be a cold day in hell before that will happen again.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-05-30		Mild to Medium	Extra Strong	Overwhelming	Tolerable

Unfortunately I was very disappointed when the tins of this arrived at the tobacco shop. The folks there were kind enough to order this in just because I requested it. I find this tobacco tasting and smelling extremely synthetic and quite bitter. I really thought Dan Tobacco would have done a better job with this flavoring by their description. It's kind of odd that I didn't like this since I really like fruity tobacco's but this has "fake flavoring" screaming from my pipe with every draw.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	The Printer Piper (15)	2023-03-09		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

First off, my tin was a little on the dry side, so I'm not sure if its supposed to be or if it was an older tin. The tin note was very nice with a Raspberry type aroma. Black Cavendish with light Virginia is what it says. The smoke reminded me of Fire Dance a little for the spiciness, but also has a very nice Fruit-Berry taste that Fire Dance lacked.

European Aromatics (in my humble opinion) like this one, are stronger in their Nic-Hit than American aromatics which tend to be much milder. This one has both a strong and pleasant aromatic build, plus the Nicotine spiciness. If you are used to milder American aromatics, you need to go slow on this one because it will get you dizzy if you puff away quickly.

So, this is both a real Virginia blend along with its Nic spiciness and buzz, plus black Cavendish that carries the aroma and fruity taste. I would categorize this as an experienced smokers Aromatic which makes it unique in its own right.

A very well built European Aromatic that delivers both a moderate punch and great fruity flavor.

Try this one its very good.

Pipe Used: Meerschaum

Age When Smoked: 2022

Purchased From: Boswells

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1 person found this review helpful.

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	NVan29 (10)	2022-12-26		Extremely Mild	Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

They were not joking; this does ghost your pipe really bad. It ghosted my clay pipe after one bowl! Good thing I like how it tastes.

Very strong on the berry topping, but the tobacco is present and seems to fight for dominance. My tin was dryish upon opening so I didn't allow it to sit out.

Do not recommend if you dislike strong berry tasting aros! For actually tasting like it smells rating is 3.5. But for extreme ghosting and disharmony between flavors 2.5.

Barely there nic.

Again, do NOT try in a pipe you like. If you dislike the taste you will regret it.

Pipe Used: Clay

Age When Smoked: Fresh tin

Purchased From: Story tellers pipe

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Leon (82)	2022-09-18		Mild	Strong	Mild	Very Pleasant

This is an incredible summer blend. Open the tin and anyone around you would notice the beautiful strawberry aroma. It is reminiscent of that strawberry popsicle that you had while spending the day on the beach as a kid.

The smoke is fairly similar. It is not wet or overly moist in any way, although keeping it in the tin for couple of weeks would only help reach the right moisture level before the flavor dissipates too much, in my opinion.

The strawberry (and maybe watermelon?) flavor stays with you throughout the smoke. It is really an excellent blend for what it was purposed for. If you're looking for the nuances of Virginia or any other tobacco varietals, this is not for you. This blend is purely aromatic. What you get is a strawberry flavor, and a very good one.

Mechanically, it is easy to pack, doesn't require more relights than average, the bowl and the smoke keep cool, and does not even come close to causing a tongue bite. Might be too special to smoke daily. If I'd smoke this all the time, I'd get bored and the uniqueness of this blend will be lost. Instead, a bowl after dinner here and there keeps this a real star.

The actual tobacco is very mild in body and strength and is fully dominated by the toppings. It is not complex and is very balanced without any rough spots or overly sweet. Just the right spot.

To summarize, if you're looking for an aromatic tobacco that provides pure fruity strawberry flavors without the wetness, struggle of lighting the pipe, or tongue bite, this is a fantastic blend. It is not easy to find in the U.S., but also not too difficult. I will get more of this in the future.

Age When Smoked: New

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	willie b (37)	2022-08-29		Mild	Medium	Medium	Very Pleasant

not a big aromatic person but this one is damn good. smokes very well and quality tobacco. I get more of a ripe red raspberry flavor from the cavendish and the familiar flavor of the Virginia. very pleasant desert smoke. tin and room note are awesome.

Pipe Used: cobb

Age When Smoked: over a year

Purchased From: tobacco pipes and smoking pipes

Similar Blends: none that i have had with this flavor profile..

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Amordad12 (13)	2022-06-03		Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

The sweet taste is too strong and bold in this tobacco. The room note is pleasant also I got some plum taste. When I put my nose to the open tin I really liked the smell.

Pipe Used: TROKASH

Purchased From: trokash.com

1 person found this review helpful.

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	AusEng (1)	2017-07-06		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

Smells great out of the tin! Strong berry smell, but not fake smelling (i'm looking at you, cheep cherry)

Top cased Aromatic. One of my favorites. Consistent Smoked fresh, no drying A little wet, smoked slow, no tongue bite

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: 4noggins

1 person found this review helpful.

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	sjdugi (22)	2016-07-28		Mild to Medium	Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

I've never smelt a more pleasant tobacco out of the tin! The tobacco is just barely too moist to smoke straight away but a few minutes of air drying will do the trick. Some really great flavor in here, though as others have said, the berry is by far the most dominant one and the others are quite subtle. I really think you need to be retrohaling when smoking this blend to really get the most out of it (taste and nicotine alike). While I tend to shy away from aromatics, I'll always have space for Devil's Holiday in my cellar. It's a cool smoke, packs a decent punch for an aro, and smells great. What's not to love?

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Sokkia (3)	2015-09-17		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

My first tobacco since been a pipe smoker. the taste and flavor is good to me and the room note just nice. a good blend for aromatic.

Pipe Used: Ebony Bent (D Brand)

Age When Smoked: recently purchased

Purchased From: Gulamsa

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Wally Quevedo (3)	2015-04-25		Medium to Strong	Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

It was a gift from a very honored friend: in a pleasant afternoon he came to my house to visit me and showed me this adorable blend. He gave me some sample, and I'm smoking it for about a month.

The wife got really impressed with the fruity fragrancy, which brought a real curiosity. The tobacco burns well and slowly, thanks to a good moisture, and it's flavour pervades all the mouth in the first whiffs.There's tolerable bitterness, not very marked, but a remarkable spiciness, similar to the pepper, who grows slowly through the smoking.

As I said, it is a spiced tobacco, and brings flavours of red fruits who remembers a fresh homemade pie. I think it can do well with salty appetizers or a rough drink, like cachaça.

Pipe Used: Ebony Bent (D Brand)

1 person found this review helpful.

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	NobbyR (79)	2015-03-09		Medium	Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

I bought this tobacco for the first time, when I had a sweet tooth.

Opening the tin, an intense, pleasant, and fruity fragrance fills the room reminiscent of red fruit jelly. Overall, this broad coarse cut tobacco, consisting of Black Cavendish and Virginia, has a dark appearance with different shades of black and dark brown with sprinkles of tan.

Filling your pipe is easy, lighting as well. At first the flavoring seems overwhelming, but after a few puffs it mixes nicely with natural sweetness of the tobacco. This is what I really like about this aromatic: You can still identify its tobacco taste underneath the rich fruity casing, and the flavoring stays with you right to the bottom of the bowl. It's a smooth, creamy smoke, that needs to be enjoyed slowly and coolly. It might, however, ghost your pipe at least for a while.

The room note is much less fruity than you'd expect, but still sweet and very pleasant.

Fans of English tocabbos will shy away from this one. But if you like high quality aromatics, this will be one to check out.

Pipe Used: Stanwell Lilje

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: www.danpipe.de

1 person found this review helpful.

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	sagepipe (13)	2014-10-27		Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

Strong smell of berries and figs when opening the tin. When smoked, the room note and flavor are a bit calmer and full of depth. Great balanced aromatic.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2012-07-31		Mild	Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

If you're familiar with Dan Tobacco's Blue Note or Milonga, you'll find Devil's Holiday to be lighter in tobacco flavor. It's much darker than the other two, being about 85% brownish-black Cavendish, so this isn't surprising.

The tin aroma is much more subdued than Blue Note or Milonga, yet still significant. And like Blue Note, if I hadn't read the label, I wouldn't be able to identify the casing flavors (Milonga is obviously Caramel).

About 15% of the blend consists of wispy strands of golden Virginia that deliver an opposing taste and aroma that's very noticeable and a bit annoying because it hits you intermittently. Therefore, I would describe this blend as mild but not smooth or seamless. Also, the smoke is too light: not enough body. And to me, the room note is an unidentifiable sugar smell.

Devil's Holiday doesn't float by boat. Blue Note is much better if you're looking for fruit-flavoring.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	wolfdreamer (25)	2012-02-01		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

When I opened the tin I was very surprised at the sweet candy aroma...right away I thought to myself I have to order another. It reminds me of wine gum candy. I've tried several bowls and though it is a very unique tobacco I think for me I'm going to age it a bit and use it sparingly. It does leave a residue in the pipe and the taste stays so I would recommend using a special pipe with this blend. The filter got really blackened by it which surprised me as did the pipe. I can see why it is so popular but I personally would only smoke it once in awhile. It maybe too much for some people's taste but I think it's worth a try if you like aromatics.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Capt (339)	2011-07-18		Mild	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

If smoked with caution, this blend will not bite. Tin aroma reminds me of grape bubblegum, and is terrific! Great for an after dinner smoke. Room note is superb, with thin, whispy smoke.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Mr. Big (321)	2011-05-25		Mild to Medium	Very Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Update 12/24/2016-As a Christmas blend , from the same tin with 5 years of age, it's now very smooth and interesting. Obviously the topping has mellowed. More "Christmas Treey" rather than luden's cherry cough drops. Maybe should move this to 3 stars ?

original: Tin aroma= Ludens Cherry Cough Drops. Taste= Ludens Cherry Cough Drops. Room Note= Ludens Cherry Cough Drops. Would rather buy= Ludens Cherry Cough Drops. Easier on the tongue= Ludens Cherry Cough Drops. I do like the little round tin.

I think if you were a beginner pipe smoker or looking to impress the ladies, than this is a good choice, but I wouldn't want to be in a small room with someone smoking this.

Age When Smoked: new/ revision, 5 years

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2011-04-03		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

I could smell the berries in this tobacco as soon as I opened the can. Wow, it smells almost to good to be true. I really enjoyed the first few times I had this. It is a little heavy on the palate, so its an excellent smoke for after a good meal. I was not sure at first if it was going to scorch my tongue. It smelled like it had a lot of suger or casing on it. It will bite a little if you try to smoke her too fast, but I was amazed at the flavor and smells this tobacco had. This is very tasty and smooth from start to finish. On a side note the wife liked the smell from it, and enjoyed it as much as me I think.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-09-23		Medium to Strong	Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

I only have one thing to say,that there's trully is a taste of music in the air.

I always buy new tobbacos, and rerely i buy same kind twise, but this one is special, i always want to smoke it again and again and again, but after i smoke one tin i want to buy diffrent tobaco, and after it i want to get back to this one. Well you can actually taste berries a little. Its quite strong, gives u dry mouth and a little bit of toung bitting. But never the less i really enjoy this one, it gives a nice puff and a cool burn.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-04-15		Very Mild	Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

One of those rare aromatics that actually tastes like it smells. I read the reviews here so I knew what I was getting into. I'm always searching for an aromatic that I can work into my rotation to smoke something different now and then. I aged the tin for almost 3 years, and surprisingly Devil's Holiday needed no drying whatsoever. The flavor is pretty good if you have a sweet tooth. No tongue bite, but it does burn hot in the pipe. It burned dry in the pipe as well. It's worth a try if you're looking for an aromatic with a sweet berry flavor. Not too bad...

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-02-23		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

bought this one because the tin looked cool and i was not disappointed. it is kind of a raspberry blackberry flavor very easy on those around you.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	thefoolish (10)	2010-02-20		Mild	Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

One of the things that gets to me is when people write a review knocking a tobacco for the type of tobacco it is: English, aromatic, etc. A blend should be judged within its field, and that is how I will attempt to rate this blend.

First of all, the tin just looks great and inspired me to try it, along with the irony of ordering this blend on Christmas Eve.

Upon opening the tin, I was hit by the powerful aroma of berries, sweet and ripe. I really enjoyed the nose, though it did smell a little overly synthetic.

The leaves came out of the tin after a little over a month of having the blend at basically a perfect smoking quality: still slightly moist, but dry enough to be lit well, with limited relights.

The sweetness of the tin aroma transfered to the smoke, though not nearly as overpowering, to my taste. Don't get me wrong, it was sweet, very sweet, but not enough to stop me in my tracks.

The room note was really nice; it was one of the few blends where I fully enjoyed the smell while still smoking.

This wasn't the best aromatic I have tried, but it was enjoyed, and a really nice blend to use to celebrate International Pipe Smoking Day.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-02-18		Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild	Pleasant

To me the tin was cool and I figured, sure why not. The tobacco smells great in the tin for an aromatic. It has nice sweet fruity sense tingling aromas. the tobacco has always been a little moist for me, it takes some airing out. Once you light it up it's not bad, but for me its just not too much to it. Maybe I am missing something. The room note is very nice, it has a sweet cherry smell, I just didn't get a strong flavor. You can taste the sweet fruityness of the cherries, but in a mild way. I think it worth a try at least once for everyone.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-01-27		Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I am just getting to the point in my pipe career where I am developing a sense of different tobaccos for different cravings. Aromatics are my usual standby, while I do delve in English blends from time to time.

The most distinguishing feature of Devil's Holiday is the smell from the tin: reminds me of Knott's Berry Farm pie. Comes a bit moist, but you can dry it out as necessary. Smokes hot, but I am becoming a believer that 'tongue bite' is due more to smoking technique then the tobaccos themselves. Leaves a slightly goopy ash. The room note is pleasant, as is the flavor. As with most aromatics, the taste is a bit different then the smell, but the berry flavor does shine through.

I am beginning to love Dan tobacco as a dessert brand, specifically Devil's Holiday. When I am looking for a light sweet flavor, this is a go-to blend for me. For example, this morning was a bit rainy so I wanted something sweet and flavorful, like hot coco or warm pie. Devil's Holiday, with its berry essence, fits the bill nicely.

Not recommended for an exclusive every day smoke, but certainly perfect for its occasion. As with a nice berry pie (note that I use the reference repeatedly,) you don't want this every day, but when you crave it, there is nothing else that can match the flavor.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	The Persian Slipper (30)	2010-01-13		Mild	Medium	Mild	Very Pleasant

I had such high hopes for this blend. I just loved the tin artwork and the concept sounded very intriguing. The actual smoking, however pleasent, was not what I expected. I expected a fruity aromatic that I could enjoy as an all day smoke. I got a fruity aromatic, but with such a heavy casing that it was sickening. It is like having a piece of candy that is excrusiatingly sweet. I'm talking even sweeter that pure sugar. That was Devil's Holiday. This blend would be okay as a once and a while blend to those who are completely in love with aromatics, but I would stay away from it if you only want something to change the pace. On the major upside though, my fiancee enjoyed the smell emensely, so this blend is a green on the wife rating.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Smokey45 (16)	2010-01-08		Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant

A tasty aromatic that's perfect for after dinner. I found that it lit well, and didn't need much maintenance while being smoked. Would go well with a nice cup of tea or coffee.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Pipe4ever (204)	2009-12-30		Mild	Extra Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

This is a wonderful aromatic blend with an extremely heavy casing of sweet forest berries, it tastes very fruity, sweet and creamy.

I find this tobacco very entertaining for the palate, it gives me a "happy feeling" and good mood.. , also it has an attractive room note. all in all this is the best fruity aromatic blend I have ever tried, I would highly recommend it for aro smokers.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Kissphantom05 (22)	2009-12-20		Extremely Mild	Very Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

This was one of my first tobaccos. If you are a connoisseur of aromatic tobaccos, this blend is for you. This tobacco has gotten many many compliments concerning its room note, but it is by no means one of the best. It is great for those just starting tobacco.

It is like putting candy in your pipe, and if you like that sort of thing then buy a tin. But be warned, this tobacco leaves one hell of a ghost in your pipe. It would be wise to dedicate one pipe to this blend because the taste is extremely hard to remove. Cheers.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-12-05		Mild to Medium	Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Wow. As stated. You must love the aromatics for this blend. I like them but also virginias and strong English. This blend is a good one though. Very nice tin and room note. Smoke is cool, dry and flavorfull. I choo choo'ed it and still pretty smooth. Not alot of bite in other words. I would definatly recomend for the aromatic lover.

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	Duke (41)	2009-12-04		Mild	Strong	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

If you like aromatics great and if you don't, don't buy this tobacco. The aromatics in this blend are over the top, yet I can taste the black Cavendish and the smidgeon of Virginian leaf. Without a doubt I can taste berries, big time. If your looking for a big nicotine punch, it will fail you. I would say this tobacco is whimsical there's nothing serious about it, it is a big shot of berry flavor. I did a get a sense I was smoking tobacco during the second, third of the bowl. No goop remaining in the bowl. It is quality tobacco with quality casing and quality topping. If you don't like fanciful aromatic tobacco, save your money and time reviewing. But if you think you would like an aromatic spree, go no further.

Oh, and if your going to submit here, please expound on your position in sentence form too.

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	Hemlock (65)	2009-11-14		Mild	Very Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

Though moist in the tin, it is not sticky or wet, and it burns well immediately without further drying. Unsmoked aroma is certainly raspberry or some mixture of berries but the flavour when smoked is a little less specific. The room note is acceptable to non-smokers indoors. I'm currently using it to build a cake on a very short Bjarne poker that is simply too hot smoking to fill with the uncased varieties I most often prefer. I do find it satisfying overall, though. Give it a go next time you want an aromatic bowl.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-06-12		Mild	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

I much prefer Blue Note to this Dan offering. DH has its merits though, and I recommend it as an occasional change. If you like raspberries (and I don't) this may be just the blend for you!

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-04-18		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Pleasant

I cannot recommend this enough to fans of aromatics. It is strong enough to satisfy but still has a pleasant taste. The taste of wild berries is there but not over powering. This may be my new favorite for when I'm in the mood for an aromatic.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-04-02		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Very Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

From the description you would think that this blend would be just like smoking a mixed berry muffin. And when you first open the tin, that's exactly what you would expect. The smell is pungent and very pleasant. But I was dissapointed with the smoke. Every now and then you get a wiff of that berry smell, but half way through the bowel it's gone. It's hard to pack and I'm thinking I'll have to dice the rest of it just to get it to pack right. It's not a bad smoke overall. Very easy to smoke. It's just not what you would expect.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-01-05		Very Mild	Very Strong	Mild	Very Pleasant

Just for aromatic tobacco fans. I am. I would describe it like the tin I would like to have, always. Not bitting and after a pipe you want more. It´s extraflavored and it tastes like creamy strawberry bubble gum. Great! Not for Va and Latakia lovers. They get a nice balance of Black Cavendish and a little Va. The tobacco you are looking for when you start pipesmoking

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-01-03		Mild to Medium	Very Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

This is one of the few aromatics that I have come across that taste exactly like they smell. When you open the tin you are greated with the scent of berries.

There is little to no tobacco flavor from this blend all you get the flavor of berries. With the strong berry flavor comes the issue of it it ghosting. I suggest dedicating a pipe to it (or fruity aromatics) becasuse after a couple of bowl fulls you pipe will smell and taste of it. Also If you are not careful this blend will bite.

Once you open a tin of this you probably should smoke it within a couple of months because the flavor/scent fades and all you are left with is some bland tobacco.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-01-03		Medium	Strong	Full	Pleasant

Have received many compliments on the aroma of this tin. It is very fruity and dark. The flavor is well balanced and enjoyable. I carry this when I want a good compromise between something I like to smoke and something others will like to smell. The name and tin art also add to conversation with the "unenlightened" (that being non-pipe smokers)

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-08-25		Mild	Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

This blend is like dessert in a pipe! It is the best aromatic that I have tasted to date. Finally, an aromatic that tastes as good as it smells in the tin.

The intense flavor is that of berries, vanilla and spice. The aftertaste is just as pleasant. Similar to Blue Note, but has more depth in flavor. The room note will bring compliments from everyone with its creamy white smoke. This is obviously high quality leaf, in that it burns grey without the wet, gloop at the bottom of the bowl.

I generally like blends with latakia in them for depth, but this is a nice change into the aromatics. I plan to keep some of this around for a change of pace.

Top shelf for aromatic lovers, and a nice sweet diversion for the english guys.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-08-13		Mild	Medium	Mild	Very Pleasant

Just another fantastic offering from Dan Tobacco. A little different from Blue Note or Da Vinci but it certainly holds its own. Fantastic flavor/smell/quality.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-08-11		Mild	Medium to Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

For aromatic lovers, this is a must try! It's one of my favorites. High quality tobacco and a very nice sweet forest berries smell! And indeed the wife loves it as well! Go buy a tin!

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	jankoez (69)	2008-08-05		Mild to Medium	Strong	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

When preparing stuff for my vacation I bought this blend just because of its name. And I was not disappointed - this tobacco is just right for smoking pipe in hot Summer day at sea. Mixture is on my surprise very welcomed by other people and it still posses enough body to be interesting. Highly recommended for people who enjoy aromatic tobaccos.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-04-23		Mild	Very Strong	Medium	Pleasant

I guess I fell easy. At my tobacconist I found the aroma to be very pleasing and actually bought 2 ounces in bulk. I got it home and pulled some out to dry and while the moisture seemed to achieve the right content it remained pretty sticky. Loads of topping I'm going to bet. Between the sticky texture and the coarse flakes I had trouble getting this stuff to pack to my liking. Anybody remember Hawken? Similar cut and texture. I ended up dumping the bowl and cutting the tobacco up to a finer consistency.

This stuff was HARD, I mean HARD to keep lit. And it didn't take long for my pipe to start with the gurgles. The flavor was very fruity and was obviously married to a pretty quality tobacco. But talk about bite....... OUCH! Maybe it was just me. I did enjoy the flavor to an extent but it was just to much, quite a hassle to keep lit, and left me wondering if I was smoking from the wrong end of the pipe.

Anyone want to trade what's left of two ounces? What do you have to trade?

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-04-14		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Mild	Pleasant

Dan makes some good tobacco and I highly respect them. this tobacco was definatley not bad! its not for me personally but its a good tobacco. i tried a tin and came close to finishing it. th only problem i have with it was it left one hell of a ghost in one of my briars and one of my meerschaum (my only meerschaum at the time i have since bought another because my 1st one still smells like this tobacco) i had to ream the entire cake out of my briar to get rid of the ghost.

now that i have said my complaint i can talk about the actual tobacco. the tin note is extremley strong. it smells great but dont be alarmed by the powerful smell its not that intensley flavored. it smokes a bit hot but good. a good amount of smoke, ot to wet and stays lit preety well. all in all a great tobacco just smoke it in a corncob before choosing if its for you or not id hate for you to have to ream you briar like i did.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-10-24		Mild	Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Strong

I sorta like this stuff. It is a dark cased tobacco which is mainly black with flecks of brown. It is a berry scent without any other flavors as far as I can taste. Upon lighting you taste the berries but to me it seemed to get a bit floral as in lakeland floral but maybe this was the bitter taste a few others decribed, or maybe it was a residual scent in my pipes. I kinda doubt the latter for I tried this in three different pipes. It was a great room scent but yeah the flavor stayed pretty much the same all the way down. Anyway I prefer Bluenote but if that is too sweet for you this would be a bit of a step down though not too much.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-09-20		Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

This is a somewhat underwhelming blend that would be good for creating a pleasant room note for others around you, but provides little satisfaction for the pipe smoker. Like most blends of this type, it smokes hot. Good for keeping a couple of ounces around for the benefit of those around you, but nothing more.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-09-18		Mild	Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

The flavor of this blend changes as the tobacco dries out. When fresh, the flavor and room note are strong with the smell of berries. I found that as I got to the bottom of the tin that the flavor was becoming less powerful. You'll still taste it, but not at all like when the tin is first opened.

This will burn hot, but I still need to find a slower cadence for my pipes. Recommended for anyone looking to please a roomful of people.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-02-06		Mild	Very Strong	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Flavoring is very strong and too contrived. It seems CAO was trying too hard. The "aromatic mystery" is only the aroma of berries. I like aromatics but the berry casing is over-powering.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-01-02		Medium	Medium to Strong	Full	Strong

I was surprised, this wasn't just another "heavy" aromatic where the packaging promised more than it delivered, It actually had the aroma of berries. Although I don't have a wife, I don't see how this could not pass the wife test!

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	MozzMann (33)	2006-08-24		Medium	Medium to Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

This is a great CAO tobacco to add to your ever growing list of fine tin tobaccos. I thought this smoked great from start to finish and had a great roomnote. It is very flavorfull and the wild forest berries are fully tasted through-out the smoke. I recommend this high quality tobacco to anyone who is enjoys rich aromatics! MZMN 8-24-06

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	Satc001 (67)	2006-07-29		Mild	Strong	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

I do not typically smoke aromatics, but my tobacconist asked me to critique a sample of this for him. I was very pleased with this tobacco. It smokes very well, with very little moisture. It has a very nice sweet flavor and aroma. It is supposed to be cased with flavoring of wild forrest berries, my guess was vanilla and cherries, but nevertheless I really enjoyed a bowl of this tobacco. I give it my full recommendation to aromatic smokers.

By the way I live in the U.S. so apparently this finally arrived.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2002-09-27		Mild	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

I have been moving away from aromatics for quite some time. I have discovered that most aromatics aren't quite so wonderful as they claim themselves to be. However, on a recent trip to a Kaohshiung pipe shop, I spied a new Dan Pipe blend, a large tin covered with orange flames, billing itself as "The Jazzy Blend." I read the tin description. Sounds tasty, doesn't it? I gave it a try. This coarse, broken flake doesn't pack very well as it is, but a bit of chopping works wonders. Upon lighting, I discovered that Devil's Holiday is as aromatic as it claims to be. One is greeted by a potent, cool blast of fruitiness. Occasionally, as I progress down the bowl, I taste the base tobaccos, but for the most part, all I taste is the casing. But what a casing it is! It really is marvellous.

Devil's Holiday, along with von Eicken's Private Blend, has become the tobacco I smoke when I want something sweet and uncomplicated.

I haven't come across this tobacco on the websites of North American tobacconists, so I suspect it is still unavailable there. If it becomes available, grab yourself a tin.

Update: I tried mixing this tobacco with McClelland's Frog Morton. The resulting mixture, combined with a few epidodes of "Fawlty Towers," is an absolute joy.

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	Book7 (3)	2022-11-20		Mild	Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

You must like aromatics to even try this tobacco. When tin is opened it gives strong wild forest berries smell, and it also follows it during smooking. It smokes well with pleasant aroma. It is recommended for aromatic loving person as something they should try. It is not giving chemical aftertaste and is something you would smoke to relax and enjoy your day

Age When Smoked: New

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	Arkansas Piper (47)	2022-02-11		Medium	Medium	Medium	Very Pleasant

If you're looking for a strong, fruity aromatic, this is it! The aroma and taste is that of a Strawberry Newton. It's a great experience all around. However, the nicotine kick was a bit much for me, as I smoked it on an empty stomach (big bowl as well), so be aware.

Pipe Used: Dr. Grabow Grand Duke

Age When Smoked: Less than a year

Purchased From: tobaccopipes.com

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-10-07		Mild	Medium	Mild	Very Pleasant

I checked out some reviews here and they were saying that this one is sweet, too sweet, I decided to try it.

Surprisingly, not only this blend isn't sweet at all, it is so bitter and drys my mouth!

after checking the reviews again I found some reviews saying this one is bitter and dry tasting, which is correct.

I suspect some people don't even bother trying this blend and review it based on rumors.It is as sweet as Bitrex.

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